Zero Waste Consulting Services

Waste Audits

A waste audit provides a picture of the waste generated at a given site. A waste audit identifies overall generation levels, as well as contamination levels in standard waste streams. Just like a business's finances need period audits by accounting experts, so does a business's waste generation.

We utilize multiple approaches to auditing waste, from simple weight surveys to full service characterization studies that meet LEED, TRUE, and other certification standards as needed.

Through our programs, we help clients identify opportunities to reduce waste and save money through upstream purchasing shifts, materials reuse, new waste diversion programs, donations, and more.

Waste Data Reporting

The data we gather in a waste audit allows us to offer detailed, granular reports about the complete makeup of your waste. Based on what we find, we'll make data driven, robust recommendations to help you meet your Zero Waste goals.

Additionally, we can use a company or buildings existing hauling invoices and other metrics to create even more effective program recommendations, and provide insights on building waste generation, identify potential cost savings in hauling bills, and measure waste-related carbon savings.

Zero Waste Program Design

Like what you read in your audit report but not sure where to go from here? We can take our findings and create a zero waste program that perfectly suits your needs.

Our full suite of zero waste program services includes:

  • site assessments

  • infrastructure & procurement recommendations

  •  materials staging and disposal procedures

  • waste flow mapping

  • waste policy development

  • short- and long-term goals setting

  • compliance assessments

  • training materials for all stakeholders

Once a waste program is in place, we help you keep to the plan by training your staff, creating standard operating procedures, providing waste tracking guidelines, and more.

Signage Design & Guidance

 

Signage is one of the most important parts of a successful Zero Waste program! There are only a couple of seconds to grab someone’s attention when they are headed to the bin to throw something away. Clear, informational, and helpful signage can help demystify the entire process. Common Ground Compost can also offer design guidance and work with your marketing team to create custom, branded displays that best serve your organization.